area museums & galleries
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The Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.299.1000 /
AIA Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Institute of Architects houses Exhibitions, Design Center and Book Store.
1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19107
215.569.3186 /
Atwater Kent Museum
Houses 100,000 artifacts including prints, paintings and early toys.
15 South 7th Street, Philadelphia, PA. 19106
215.685.4830 /
The Barnes Foundation
One of the world's leading collections of French Impressionist and post-Impressionist paintings.
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
215.278.7000 /
Brandywine River Museum
Art and nature come together in this lovely riverside setting.
U.S. Route 1 and PA 100, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
610.388.2700 /
The Center for Art in Wood
Gallery and educational site devoted to art designed and created from wood.
141 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.923.8000 /
The Clay Studio
Dedicated to the promotion of the ceramic arts.
137-139 N. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.925.3453 /
Eastern State Penitentiary
The historic site that once housed Al Capone.
2027 Fairmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130
215.236.3300 /
The Fabric Workshop and Museum
Devoted to artists creating new work in fabrics and other textile materials.
1214 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
215.561.8888 /
FLEISHER
Community center for art classes, exhibits and outreach programs.
719 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147-2811
215.922.3456 /
Fort Mifflin
A revolutionary war fort that protected the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers is now situated next to a runway at the Philadelphia Airport.
Fort Mifflin and Hog Island Roads, Philadelphia, PA 19153
215.685.4167 /
Gravers Lane Gallery
Gravers Lane Gallery is sure to add a splash of color and flair to Philadelphia’s favorite urban destination.
8405 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-247-1603 /
Institute of Contemporary Art
Introducing provocative contemporary artists.
118 S. 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.898.7108 /
Mummers Museum
This museum contains early costumes and lore from one of Philadelphia's most unusual traditions, the New Year's Day Mummers Parade.
1100 S 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
215.336.3050 /
The Mutter Museum
Medical museum that houses over 20,000 artifacts, ranging from medical instruments to human skulls.
19 S 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.563.3737 /
PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF FINE ART
A masterful collection of American art housed in a historic Frank Furness building.
Broad and Cherry Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102
215.972.7600 /
PHILADELPHIA ATHLETICS MUSEUM AND LIBRARY
Dedicated to furthering the appreciation of Philadelphia Athletic American League Baseball Club.
6 N York Road, Hatboro, PA
215.323.9901 /
PHILADELPHIA DOLL MUSEUM
A collection of 300 dolls.
2253 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
19132
215.787.0220 /
PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART
Among the largest museums in the United States.
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130
215.763.8100 /
area hotels
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Embassy Suites
1776 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.963.1500 /
Home 2 Suites by Hilton
1200 Arch Street, Philadelphia PA 19107
215-627-1850 /